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Hyderabad powerlifters Ajay Banerjee and S. Vanisha Rao have qualified for the World Powerlifting Championships in Manchester, UK. Banerjee will compete in the Masters category and Rao in Teen-2. The duo left from Shamshabad Airport on Monday ahead of the championships

South Africa women's captain Laura Wolvaardt is excited about the team's historic maiden T20I tour of Zimbabwe. The five-match series will also provide opportunities for young players, with head coach Mandla Mashimbyi viewing the tour as an important test for emerging talent

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they have no Plan B, preferring to rely on their strengths while adapting tactics to opponents. The Indian pair credited improved fitness for their China Masters triumph and gained confidence ahead of their Asian Games title defence

Telangana's pickleball contingent returned from the Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam with 13 medals, including two gold, seven silver and four bronze. Hyderabad stars Vivek Reddy, Sanjana Sirimalla and others led a strong showing across multiple singles and doubles categories

PSPB defeated Central Secretariat 8-1 while CRPF hammered DASCB 10-0 in the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 in Hyderabad. ITBP, CAG and SSCB also registered wins, while SPSB and UBI played out a 1-1 draw

Star compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam is preparing for her fourth Asian Games after winning medals at each of her previous appearances. With a new-look Indian women's team, she says hard work, clear goals and mental focus remain her priorities.

After his epic 270 in the Duleep Trophy final, Ishan Kishan said eliminating overthinking and expectations has transformed his approach. The India batter reflected on his domestic cricket grind, career setbacks and the mindset change that helped him rediscover his game

India's Karan Singh clinched the ITF M15 Bali singles title after defeating New Zealand's Isaac Becroft in the final. The fourth-seeded Indian won the championship without dropping a set, securing his fourth career title and third of the 2026 season

Ishan Kishan smashed a monumental 270 and Kumar Kushagra hit 101 as East Zone posted 708 against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final. Kishan's epic knock, featuring 30 fours and seven sixes, left East Zone firmly in command

Emerging chess star Sahithi Varshini is chasing her third and final GM norm, with father and coach Lokesh providing unwavering support. From sacrificing his job and moving to Budapest to starting a chess academy, his journey mirrors her growing ambitions

Nalgonda clinched the Asmita Under-16 Football League Championship in Nizamabad after defeating Ranga Reddy 4-0 in the final. Hemasri and Akshara scored two goals each, with Nalgonda dominating the title clash on Monday

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct an umpires' examination in January/February 2027. Eligible candidates include current HCA panel umpires and those with relevant officiating or playing experience. Applicants must reside in Telangana, with registrations closing on December 15

David Miller and Quinton de Kock have been named in South Africa's 16-member ODI squad for the Australia series, while Temba Bavuma returns as captain. Gerald Coetzee is also recalled, with Kagiso Rabada unavailable due to a hamstring injury

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of India’s tour later this year, recalling their past success on New Zealand pitches. He also wants his side to win the ODI series and gain World Cup momentum

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup clash against India after gesturing towards the pavilion following Shafali Verma's dismissal

UEFA will hold a moment of silence before every Champions League match this week to honour victims of Nepal’s devastating flash floods. A solidarity banner reading “You are not alone Nepal” will also be displayed ahead of fixtures across Europe.

Kevin Pietersen has made a shock return to the England set-up after being named specialist mentor of the white-ball side. Pietersen will join Brendon McCullum's coaching staff, with his tenure beginning during England's white-ball fixtures against Sri Lanka later this month

Devdutt Padikkal says consistent run-scoring and contributing to India’s wins will be crucial to retaining his Test spot. The top-order batter, who impressed during the Sri Lanka tour, also credited Rahul Dravid for shaping his approach to long-format batting

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan smashed a double century against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, becoming only the third East player to achieve the feat. He joined Arun Lal and Saba Karim in the tournament’s elite double-century club

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has re-signed with Melbourne Renegades for WBBL 12. Matthews played a key role in the team’s WBBL Season 10 title triumph before missing last season after undergoing shoulder surgery and has now returned to full fitness

Lionel Messi’s son Mateo has added another milestone to his budding football career by captaining the Inter Miami Academy to the Naples Cup title. The soon-to-be 11-year-old’s achievement comes as his father prepares to retire internationally.

Mahesh Gawali’s disciplined approach has taken India back to the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year wait. Following a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Gawali anxiously watched Uzbekistan beat Syria before finally celebrating qualification with his coaching staff.

Telangana chess player Rajkumar won the sixth Nagpur All-India FIDE-Rated Below-1700 Chess Tournament, scoring 8.5 points in nine rounds without a defeat. The TSWREIS alumnus finished first among 547 participants and received a cash prize of ₹50,000.

Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals in straight sets. Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend, while Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul. American players also enjoyed strong runs, with multiple quarterfinal spots secured at Flushing Meadows